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Novel Nuclear Radiation Protection Blanket
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2009Title: Novel Nuclear Radiation Protection BlanketAgency / Branch: DOD / DARPAContract: W31P4Q-09-C-0440Award Amount: $99,998.00
Abstract:
A "dirty bomb" is a "radiological dispersal device" (RDD) that combines a conventional explosive with radioactive material. Protection from radiation emitted by a RDD will require shielding for first-responders and military personnel who must walk into an environment recently exposed to such explosions for decontamination. The garments currently available in the market are not suitable for such situations. A new breathable and flexible resistant fabric that can shield radiation emitted from radioactive materials such as Cs-137 and Co-60 is therefore required. In the proposed Phase I effort, Materials Modification, Inc. will fabricate a novel breathable blanket made from radiation resistant material and evaluate its radiation shielding property against Cs-137 gamma radiation. In the Phase II, radiation resistant fabrics developed in Phase I will be stitched into radiation blocking garments suitable for extended wear.Small Business Information at Submission:MATERIALS MODIFICATION, INC.
2721-D Merrilee Drive Fairfax, VA 22031EIN/Tax ID: 541368539DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
Award ID: 91718 |
Program Year/Program: 2009 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: 08SB2-0316 |
Solicitation Year: N/A |
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A |
Solicitation Number: N/A |